Darwin Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £455,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £455,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Darwin Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bricklayer's Arms) is 198m away. The median property price is £455,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 225m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Darwin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Fight City Gym 597m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 694m · 9 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 832m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 947m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 1145m · 14 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1264m · 16 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1381m · 17 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1385m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Street Library 466m · 6 min walk
- Una Marson Library 555m · 7 min walk
- Newington Library 734m · 9 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1073m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Salisbury Row 53m · 1 min walk
- Paragon Gardens 251m · 3 min walk
- Pilgrim Planters 420m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 225m · 3 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 254m · 3 min walk
- Ark Globe Academy 401m · 5 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 513m · 6 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 561m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.